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Jeff2
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Caffeine content info
« on: Feb 12th, 2007, 4:35am » |
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I have found caffeine to help ease or abort some of my CH. For me the more the better. I have a stovetop espresso maker "locked-and-loaded" at all times. I get a double shot in 5 minutes. (It's a Bialetti.) I have also found that Rockstar Juiced not only works but doesn't taste like a neon sweet tart. My heads in enough pain, no point in torturing my tongue as well.
Here's a link to caffeine content for various drinks : http://www.energyfiend.com/the-caffeine-database/
Hope it helps.
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Re: Caffeine content info
« Reply #1 on: Feb 12th, 2007, 8:48am » |
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Hey Jeff -- You'll find that caffeine is our friend when it comes to these things.... vasoconstrictive properties I believe. Like you, I have a coffee machine that makes a cup of coffee in less than a minute.... best investment I've ever made.  Caffeine sometimes in and of itself will abort a CH for me presuming the KIP hasn't got too high ...
Thanks for the info !!
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Re: Caffeine content info
« Reply #2 on: Feb 13th, 2007, 7:10am » |
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Energy drinks abort my attacks for sure. But, I have also got help from caffeine tablets. 100mg tablet or 2 have aborted attacks in the past.
I hope this helps,
Sanna
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Re: Caffeine content info
« Reply #3 on: Feb 13th, 2007, 7:49am » |
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I am the same with Sanna, the energy drinks do helps for my case as for now. Managed to restock the red bulls just now lol.. the cashier was wondering what on earth is this guy getting so many cans.
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Re: Caffeine content info
« Reply #4 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 2:36am » |
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I go with the vivirin(sp?) tabs 200mg (also available in generic) with a Mountain Dew chaser. If its a bad one splitting the tab in halves or quarters seems to speed relief a bit. For me this begins to work in about 15 minutes and after 1/2 hour the pain is down to a dull roar.
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Re: Caffeine content info
« Reply #5 on: Feb 20th, 2007, 9:57am » |
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The first time I tried coffee (regular caffinated) it didn't do anything to abort. Yesterday after 2-1/2 hours of the beast, I ground and brewed a nice strong cup and Voila! within 15 minutes no more pain.
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Re: Caffeine content info
« Reply #6 on: Apr 13th, 2007, 3:52pm » |
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I've tried several types of caffeine. Usually if I wake up and the pain is too bad, coffee won't help. I have to hit the caffeine at the very first hint. I know I'm re-hashing other people's threads.
Anyway, now my solution is the DEW. It's easier to drink fast, and it tastes pretty good. I aborted an attack in 5 minutes last night. Since this epsiode started I've been a light sleeper, so I popped up as soon as it began. I downed about half the DEW and waited, sittin up in bed. Then The BEAST was gone.
This is only my second episode in my life. There was a 3-year span between them. Now I'm so p#ssed off that the CH is back. 
My neurologist has me on steroids and anti-depressants. I don't know the names off hand. Hopefully it ends soon.
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Re: Caffeine content info
« Reply #7 on: Apr 13th, 2007, 5:02pm » |
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A double expresso with sugar for me please! I never like the taste of coffee unless comes with milk and sugar  , but the expresso works for me.. 
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